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K724 EPU

1992 Yamaha Virago

Purple Petrol 535cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

23,043 mi
Last recorded23,043 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Yamaha Virago21,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK724 EPU
MakeYamaha
ModelVirago
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine535cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 23,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 22,901 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 22,830 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 22,821 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 22,687 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 22,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 22,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from exhaust

Fail 27 Sep 2018 22,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2017 21,350 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,471 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 19,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 18,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,987 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 17,969 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,731 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 16,402 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 14,310 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

front tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,286 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

front wheel rim slightly rusty

Pass 12 Sep 2007 14,073 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,906 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Virago?

Based on 18,852 MOT tests across 1,770 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
1,770
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 218
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 107
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 90
Headlamp aim too high 85
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K724 EPU is a 1992 Yamaha Virago in Purple with a 535cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1992 Yamaha Virago models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 21,302 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Virago fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K724 EPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Virago typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Yamaha Virago is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K724 EPU registered?

K724 EPU is a 1992 Yamaha Virago, first registered on 11 September 1992.

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